Atlantic Sturgeon in Georgia
Georgia Atlantic sturgeon: creel rules, records and waters.
- No harvestlimit
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Georgia Atlantic sturgeon at a glance
State fisheries staff list Atlantic sturgeon as a saltwater game fish. Georgia allows No harvest on georgia saltwaters, with the season listed as closed (no harvest).
No Georgia record or WRD water list names it yet.
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| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | No harvest | Closed (no harvest) |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Guided days for Atlantic sturgeon in Georgia
- Capt David Newlin Deep Seaoffshore charter, Richmond Hill, (912) 756-4573
- Redheads Fishing guide service and offshore chartersoffshore charter, Kingsland, (912) 674-6230
- Captain Ken's Fishing Expeditionsinshore charter, St. Marys, (912) 409-2478
- Fish Master Charterscharter, St. Marys, (912) 729-5214
- Lang Charterscharter, St. Marys, (912) 674-8062
- Salt Grass Charterscharter, St. Marys, 912-882-BOAT
Similar Georgia fish to Atlantic sturgeon
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
- Red Drumsaltwater
Photos of fishing water by Atlantic Sturgeon
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Stelath, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
What gets asked most about Atlantic sturgeon here
May Georgia anglers keep Atlantic sturgeon?
No harvest for georgia saltwaters; season closed (no harvest).
When was Georgia's Atlantic sturgeon record set?
Georgia's record lists carry no entry for it.
Which Georgia water should I try for Atlantic sturgeon?
Water pages here do not mention it yet.
Do Georgia hatcheries raise Atlantic sturgeon?
No published stocking schedule names it.
Is Atlantic sturgeon a game fish in Georgia?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
When is Atlantic sturgeon season open in Georgia?
Closed (no harvest) on georgia saltwaters.
Is a saltwater permit required for Atlantic sturgeon?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Do Georgia outfitters list Atlantic sturgeon?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Head out after Atlantic sturgeon
Every water named above has its own page with ramps, gauges and limits.